Venue: The Canterbury Place

Luncheon Catering: The Canterbury Place

Photography: Lindsey Jane Photography

Flowers: Stacie with La Belle Fleur

Cake: Julie with Layers

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I hope you all enjoy as much as I do

Photography: Chad with Faces

Cake: Heather with Ambrosia

Flowers: Amanda with Branches

Food: The Canterbury Place

Event Coordinator: Elysha Black

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It all started in High School (which I have a soft spot for since I married my high school sweetheart)…. She was a sophomore while he was a senior and they started dating the summer he graduated while they were up in Yellow Stone celebrating the 4th of July. John asked her out and she initially said yes, but then she had a change of heart because she didn’t want to be in relationship with a guy she knew nothing about (I don’t blame her). So after that, they stayed up until 6 am asking questions and getting to know each other. After that, they didn’t spend a day apart! It didn’t take long after that until they officially became a couple while enjoying milkshakes (sweet and yummy). After 5 years of dating, John finally proposed to Piper in front of the Belagio Hotel in Vegas on her 21st birthday. How fitting to propose with a night of fireworks when it all started with a night of fireworks!

And their wedding ended up equally as DYNAMITE as their love story….

I still can’t get over how amazing and beautiful her dress was! All the staff at TCP couldn’t stop talking about it.

Pictures like these are truly my favorite because they catch the most beautiful moments of the day!

Piper’s colors were inspired by the multi colored orchid which included a rich purple,  blue and white which was an amazing combo!

She decided to mix things up and do a cupcake cake which looked adorable and was a hit with guests! It just shows you that you should choose what you love best!

I have to give a big shout out to the talented Revenberg Photography who took these beautiful and unique pictures. And I am proud to say their wedding was even featured on UtahBrideBlog.com! As usual, thanks to all the amazing vendors who do such a great job at making every wedding unique and beautiful. I truly love seeing weddings like this all come together… especially when I get to work with such amazing couples like Piper and John. CONGRATS and may “fireworks” continue to always light up your lives!

Cupcake Cake by: Heather with Ambrosia

Flowers: Amanda with Branches Floral

Catering: The Canterbury Place

Invitations: Polks Dots and Daisies

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To give you an inside scoop about how the couple met….
Addison and Jenna met on their missions in Birmingham, Alabama. They served in the same area for 6 months and became really good friends. She got home a month after he did and then her mom invited him to her homecoming on Facebook (don’t you love the new erra of realtionships stemming from Facebook? It’s amazing). He luckily showed up and the rest is history!

They were engaged May 7th 2010 and married in the Salt Lake Temple on August 5th 2010.
In her own words “It was an amazing day! The Canterbury was a perfect place for the ring ceremony and a great reception! I loved how we could have the ring ceremony outside and the reception inside! There was so much space for dancing and eating, including separate rooms! It was also nice to have a wedding planner to make sure that it was all planned! The people at Canterbury were so great to work with and they’d let you do just about anything you wanted! Everything turned out perfect! ”

Thanks Jenna for all the kind words! I too am thrilled at how amazing all of it turned out and I am even more excited to finally show off these incredible pictures shot by Morgan Trinker Photography. I am completely in love with her style and it confirms what I tell all of my brides…. make it a priority to find a good photographer who will document your wedding day perfectly. It’s worth it!

 

 One of my favorite details were these tissue poms, Bird cages, and topiary balls that we hung from the ceiling. She had the theme of birds incorporated into the decor all over the building. FUN!

I can’t get over how beautiful this shot is! Reminds me of Italy…

One crative detail they incorporated into the wedding was Jenna’s Dad hand built a photo booth that hung these picture frames so guests could get pictures the moment they walked in the door. Can you say Creative and Cute!

Thanks Jenna and Addison for letting me share these amazing pictures and ecspecially THANK YOU for letting me be a part of planning your special day!

Location: The Canterbury Place

Catering by: The Canterbury Place

Photography: Morgan Trinker

Flowers: Emily

Cake: Her grandma

 

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Lisa’s wedding color were an eggplant purple, Raisin, plum and leaf green. I completely love monochromatic color schemes like this, and as you can tell, it turned out amazing! Lisa’s wedding color were an eggplant purple, Raisin, plum and leaf green. I completely love monochromatic color schemes like this, and as you can tell, it turned out amazing!

Lisa personalized her bouquet by adding 2 picture charms of her belated mother and step-mother. It truly was beautiful and special!

What can I say… this 4 tiered, damask print cake was to die for!

I had SO much fun planning this event (It  felt like planning my own wedding again) and I hope it inspired everyone like it inspired me! Don’t forget… have fun planning the details (love it all in the details) before the wedding day, but then sit back, relax and ENJOY your day!

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I believe this is the year of going “natural” and is in fact the theme I am going with for next years bridal show. I am calling it Rustic Elegance. Put it on your calendars January 28th!! I truly can’t wait to see this theme “come alive” in our beautiful Tuscan building.

• The Processional: This is the song that the bridal party will be walking down to. Using something simple and steady like “Canon in D’” or “Trumpet Voluntary” are good traditional songs.
• The Bride: The traditional bride song is “Here Comes the Bride”, but as more wedding traditions are going out the window, so are traditional wedding songs. Again, play something special to you and something that reflects your personality.
• The Recessional: You’re married! So now it is time to have fun and that jubilant feeling should translate into the music as guests leave. Choices like “The Wedding March” and “Ode to Joy” are classics. You can also opt for something more modern like Michael Buble’s “For Once in My Life” or the Beatles “All You Need is Love.” This is also your chance to add in your personality! If you both have a special song, play it for the recessional.

For more song selections and ideas visit Our Wedding Songs or Project Wedding.

1. If you are having your ceremony and your reception at the same venue, try not to leave too much time between the two. This way, your guests won’t have to leave and then come back, or be bored while waiting around for the reception to begin.
2. The ideal time for toasts depends on what kind of food you are serving. If you are having a served meal, you can do toasts during salads or dessert. If you’re food is buffet style, then you could toast right before you cut the cake.
3. The best time to cut the cake is probably right in the middle of the reception. That is when the greatest amount of people are most likely to be there.
4. We recommend doing the first dance right after the cake cutting! That way, you already have everybody’s attention. The first dance is also the perfect way to initiate the rest of the dancing.
5. The bouquet and garter toss are a great way to wrap things up! It gives your guests the sense that the evening is coming to an end. In addition, after the tosses, while you have everyone’s attention, you can announce where the send of will be so everyone can gather while you change or get the things you need.

As the bride, it will be easy for you to lose track of time. Find a family member or someone who will be willing to be in charge of the “schedule” and will come get you when it’s time to cut the cake, toss the bouquet, etc. At The Canterbury Place, we have a hostess who will handle that for you.

Above all, remember that it’s your day! Go with the flow, and if you get a little bit behind on the timeline, don’t panic! The most important thing is that you have the time to enjoy yourself and your guests.

If you are an adventurous couple, a fun idea is to contact a travel agent who can price out various activities like a couples massage, jet-ski rides, or dinner for two, thereby allowing your guests to choose what portion of the honeymoon they would like to contribute or “gift”. There are many great websites appearing like The Honeymoon, which give your guests many fun options to contribute to. If you are an outdoorsy couple, a fun idea is to register for a series of pursuit-based activities like ski lessons, dance classes, or horseback riding. Sport retailers like REI now have an easy-to-use online and store gift registries so you can get that high-tech hiking gear you’ve been dreaming about!

If you are a couple that has already established a home and you are hoping for monetary gifts which would be more useful to you than a traditional wedding gift, there are still options for you. How to request money as a wedding gift remains one of the most challenging etiquette issues. Although you can find many clever poems and advice online on how to ask for cash, please keep in mind that guests will appreciate (and are likely to feel more comfortable) giving a “cash-like” gift if they know how their gift will be spent. Many still feel it is bad etiquette to mention cash altogether. For this reason, we recommend taking advantage of registries like Home Depot for home improvement items. Another common trend that many credit unions and banks have now started offering are wedding registry accounts that your guests can contribute to online. There are even great websites like Our Wishing Well that offer a FREE, quick, and easy online option for a gift registry!

Department stores and home décor registries still hold their functional allure because many guests like to gift what is familiar and easily accessible. Conventional registries like Crate & Barrell, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Target remain the most popular because of their familiarity, their stylish lines and options of décor, and their great return policies. They also give your guests a wide range of options for a wide range of budget points, which is a very important key factor to remember.

Although registries continue to change and evolve, everyone has different ideas of what makes an appropriate wedding gift, so don’t be surprised if you still get the occasional personal or homemade gift. Remember, the gift giver is ultimately in charge of what you receive, while your job is simply to write a kind thank-you note.

Hopefully these tips help you on your way to a creative and successful registry!